The classic 1956 Christmas movie
directed by Frank Capra, It’s a Wonderful Life, has been
brought to vibrant color in a magical musical adaptation by Sheldon Harnick at
the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. It’s a Wonderful Life will be at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre November
13 through December 23 and will feature a special,
traditional Christmas dinner buffet.
It’s Christmas Eve in Bedford Falls, New York,
and a depressed George Bailey is about to end his life. Clarence Oddbody, Angel Second-Class, is assigned to visit Earth and save George in hopes of
earning his wings. He takes us through some of the most important parts of
George’s life. A wealthy slumlord, Henry Potter, tried to shut down the Bailey’s
Building and Loan Association, which gives home loans to the working poor.
George put aside his dreams of travel in order to serve as executive director
and save the firm. George also gave up his honeymoon when he married Mary Hatch
in order to save the investors from a bank issue. George has spent his whole
life bettering the lives of those around him; however, when his uncle misplaces
a large sum of money, putting George in a bind, Potter refuses to help bail him
out. Depressed by his current situation, George tries to end his life. Clarence
appears to him and shows George what life in Bedford falls would have looked
like without him. Ashamed that he did not appreciate life as he should, George
returns to find that the town had all pitched in to solve his financial
troubles.
It's A Wonderful Life is an uplifting show for the whole family that celebrates the
innate goodness in all of us. Dinner and Show prices are $49 - $55, and a
limited number of Show Only seats are available for $32. Children’s prices are
also available. Call 717-898-1900 to make a reservation or order your tickets online
at www.DutchApple.com.
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